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Vredestein Wintrac

Winter
Premium
6.7 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Vredestein Wintrac is a new tyre. Type: Winter; segment: Premium. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 28 available sizes from R15 to R19.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

VredesteinThis tyre
Wintrac
6.7
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
9.9
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow handling
Worse at: Dry braking
MichelinPremium
Alpin 6
6.9
Better at: Comfort, Snow traction, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Interior noise, Dry braking, Exterior noise
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Dry handling
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Better at: Comfort, Snow handling, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
BarumBudget
Polaris 5
7.2
Better at: Comfort, Snow handling, Dry handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Wet handling
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
6.3
Better at: Snow handling, Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.2
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Interior noise, Wet braking
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Better at: Comfort, Snow handling, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking
FuldaBudget
Kristall Control HP2
6.8
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
8.1
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Interior noise
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
8.0
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking
GT
Radial Winter Pro 2 evo
7.2
Better at: Snow handling, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Interior noise
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.2
Better at: Comfort, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry braking, Interior noise, Exterior noise
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2
7.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance on icy roads, with top ratings for ice traction.

Very good handling and driving dynamics on both dry and wet roads.

Low rolling resistance, resulting in reduced fuel consumption.

Balanced overall performance in various weather conditions, including winter conditions and aquaplaning resistance.

Low tire weight and minimal wear (abrasion).

Weaknesses

Somewhat weak performance on snow compared to other winter conditions.

Slightly extended braking distance on wet roads.

Moderate predicted longevity; higher wear compared to some competitors.

History

Snowtrac 52015–20196.7Wintrac2021–20246.7
2021

Vredestein Wintrac was launched and replaced Vredestein Snowtrac 5.

2021
4× Tested
AutoMotorSport195/55 R16#3Very good
ADAC195/65 R15#4Good
Autobild205/55 R16#4Exemplary
Autobild205/55 R16#9
2022
3× Tested
Autoexpress225/45 R19#5
ADAC185/65 R15#6Satisfactory
ADAC215/60 R16#10Satisfactory
2023
1× Tested
ADAC205/60 R16#13Satisfactory
2024
3× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#10Sufficient
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#11Good
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#17
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Tests (11)

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11 Tests 8× Recommended
ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
#10 Of 12 Tyres
ADAC2024
10thSufficient
VW Golf
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#11 Of 20 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#17 Of 55 Tyres
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#13 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Winter
185/65 R15
#6 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Winter
215/60 R16
#10 Of 17 Tyres
AutoMotorSport Winter
195/55 R16
#3 Of 10 Tyres
ADAC Winter
195/65 R15
#4 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#4 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#9 Of 50 Tyres

Sizes (28)

165/60 R15From £48

1 Variants

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165/65 R15From £73

2 Variants

81T
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175/65 R15From £72

1 Variants

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185/55 R15From £90

2 Variants

8286H
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185/60 R15From £67

1 Variants

XL
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185/65 R15From £59

3 Variants

88TXL
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195/50 R15From £71

1 Variants

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195/55 R15From £66

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85H
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195/60 R15From £73

2 Variants

88T
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195/65 R15From £59

4 Variants

9195HTXL
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205/65 R15From £98

1 Variants

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Vredestein Winter - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Vredestein's current passenger winter range runs from the ultra-high-performance Wintrac Pro+ for powerful cars and SUVs to the comfort focused Wintrac for mainstream drivers, with the Pro+ chasing snow and dry handling and the Wintrac leaning toward ice grip, quietness and ride comfort.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Very good2× (25%)
Good5× (63%)
Sufficient1× (13%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 8.7185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 9.3205/xx Rxx 8.4215/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vredestein Wintrac made?
Vredestein Wintrac is made in Hungary.

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